Distance 1½ miles Start Kylerhea Otter Haven car park, grid ref: NG786211 Further information and maps The Isle of Skye is a hot spot for otters and this easy walk … From here follow the path to the south along the shore, which is a little boggy at first but soon improves and climbs the grassy slopes. It is signposted as a route to Camasunary, Coruisk and Sligachan. From here, easy angled slopes lead up to the true summit ridge, a short but knife edged ridge akin to walking along the ridge of a house, with the valley floor 2000ft. Far below are the diminutive Dubh Lochs in Glen Sligachan, and, a little further South, Loch Creitheach and Camasunary. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Today's Scottish MTB pic of the day is from the end of the iconic Glen Sligachan track on Skye. It’s then a short walk to the freshwater Loch Coruisk. Day 5: This classic route from Elgol via Camasunary then through Glen Sligachan, (18km). There … See our description, photos and practical information for Glen Sligachan and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to find out why we think so! The almost imperceptible watershed is reached after another 3 km, where two small lochs are in view to the right. As we followed Glen Sligachan southwards the proposed ascent of cloud-covered Marsco was rejected and instead we pressed on to the remote Loch Coruisk for lunch. There are superb views of the Black Cuillin across Loch Scavaig from this part of the route. A walk round the loch made a good substitute for the abandoned hill climb. Continue behind the house and up the path on the northwest bank of the Allt Dearg Mor to the Bealach a’ Mhaim. Cross this on large stones. The 18km, one way walk starts by crossing the bridge built by Thomas Telford and heading up the main path into Glen Sligachan. Path Type: Rural Path 49). The metal farm gate has a wooden kissing gate on the left hand side. The path continues clearly up the glen, although it becomes stonier and boggy in places. There is a pub right at the end of the trail! The route to Coruisk continues on the far side of the Camasunary River – at low tide you can cross the stream dryshod on stepping stones, but if the tide is high you'll have to remove your boots and splash across further upstream. the path splits here, to the left will take you below Bla Bheinn and onto Camasunary Bay, to the right is up and away to Loch Coruisk. The path crosses numerous small streams, and after 3 km reaches a much larger one - the Allt na Measarroch. 5-Uig Youth Hostel (Uig, on the Trotternish Penninsula, northern Skye) Day 5: (18th) Uig Fairy Glen, waterfall, bus to Flodigarry. And the destination - the beach at Camasunary - is a very worthwhile objective for the trip. Comprised mainly of hard, rough gabbro rock and smoother basalt the ridge was sculpted into its current form by glacial activity and subsequent weathering over the millennia, which created the unique jagged character of the Ridge. Does your firm want to sponsor this route. The following notes received from I H Cairns may help put the overall difficulties into perspective on the two options outlined above - "You should not underestimate walking to Coruisk via the Bad Step or from Coruisk to Sligachan. JMT staff and volunteers repair, maintain and monitor the path network - donations to their Wild Ways Path Fund are welcomed. Days 8 & 9: Time for a couple of classic Skye days to explore the Storr one day and the Quiraing the other. The Coral Beach, Claigan. The Skye Trail is a demanding, unofficial 128 km long distance walk. The trail covers most of the length of Isle of Skye and follows the Trotternish Ridge. Path distance: 31km The Trail route instead continues down the glen on the left fork. Camasunary Bay: the night before and the morning after (the same farmhouse is in both photos) The next morning, blue skies and wispy, white clouds promised a great walk. using a map and compass. Finally, go down this road to your destination at the youth hostel, the climbers’ hut or the camp site beside the beach. The fifth stage of the Skye Trail follows remote Glen Sligachan to the beautiful bay at Camasunary where there is an MBA bothy. ... past herds of red deer and the dramatically located Camasunary Bay, before arriving at the houses of Kirkibost. I’m sure I’m not alone in considering this walk from Elgol to Loch Coruisk as the most scenically spectacular coastal walking … From the Sligachan Hotel follow the A863 towards Drynoch for 700m, then go southwest along the private road to Alltdearg House. Follow the lane past another house to reach the road and turn right down the hill through Elgol. You follow the tour for about 6.5 kilometers to the southern end of the small Loch Dubha. All these options are long walks in themselves and unlikely to leave enough time to make a circuit of the loch without an overnight camp. This runs for eight miles south to meet the sea at Camasunary near Elgol, and divides the rounded Red Cuillin from the jagged Black Cuillin. The Black Cuillin Ridge was formed 60,000,000 years ago and is all that remains of an eroded magma chamber of a huge volcano. 4-another night in Broadford. Sligachan lies at the head of Glen Sligachan. The Sites and Monuments Record shows a number of hut circles and shieling huts on the route but apart from Elgol, Sligachan and Glenbrittle there are no settlements or townships on the track. Pass through the gate and on up the track. Description (S/F) Reach Elgol and park near the harbour where there is a car park.From the car park walk road B8083. 1st of 3 nights here. The water is used for an indoor farm fish is the nearby steading. Day 3: (16th) Walk up the beach from Elgol to the Camasunary. Then off past the famous “bad step” and round the coast for a night in the bothy at Camasunary. From here a vertiginous cliff path with fantastic views across the water to the Cuillin reaches Elgol which has a shop, cafe, B&B and seafood restaurant. Views from Sligachan itself are dominated by the savage profile of Sgurr nan Gillean. 2 nights at Sligachan. Continue up the path. (insert missing photos here) After another boggy section, the path becomes drier. Camasunary Bay: Worth the walk - See 35 traveler reviews, 46 candid photos, and great deals for Elgol, UK, at Tripadvisor. Menacing yet darkly beautiful, the jagged Cuillin Mountains are your steady companion on this remote island walk through Glen Sligachan. Please let us know by clicking here. There is an easier alternative at a higher level which is reached by a well marked scramble. Day 7: Walk to Portree, 18km. People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. Eventually the flat green land at Camasunary is reached. The path from the Bad Step to Camasunary is small, but distinct on the ground. He had come all the way from Vancouver (Canada), whereas I had made the short trip over from the Netherlands. Read more: Strath - Camasunary … Open start point in Google Maps for directions. Digital Routes, Start location: Elgol (NG 520 138) Please consider setting up a direct debit donation to help support the continued maintenance and updates to Walkhighlands. There’s a well trodden coastal walking route from Elgol to Loch Coruisk along the cliff top taking in Glen Scaladal, the beautiful bay at Camasunary, round the slopes of Sgurr na Stri and taking in the notorious Bad Step before reaching the head of the sea loch at Scavaig. This is a good place to have a rest day and take the boat trip to Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Cuillin if the weather is good. As a bonus, Bla Bheinn, Marsco and Sgurr na Stri are also prominently in sight in the later part of the walk. It is a difficulk hike though so you would need a level of fitness as good walking boots. From the carpark cross the road to a gateway, there will be a Green Sign confirming the route. There is a short rocky section above a steep drop, and after a couple of kilometres the path passes above another steep cliff, at times perilously close to the edge. Down on our right hand side in the distance you will see a small fresh water loch which has been dammed. Whilst you are very likely to get wet feet from the boggy terrain, this is a small price to pay for the superlative mountain scenery along the way. The Red Cuillin are mainly made up of granite which was less resistant to the glaciers than gabbro, hence the rounded appearance of the hills. Site Walking into Sligachan Day 5: Sligachan to Loch Coruisk . As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 3 user reports for this walk - click to read them. This path is marked in the 1st edition OS 6 inch to the mile map, which was surveyed in the mid 19th century but it doesn't look as if there were very many people living along the route. Take the path from Elgol which goes north at a height of about 100m above sea-level across the steep west face of Ben Cleat. The right fork heads up towards Sgurr na Stri, a fantastic viewpoint, and can also be used to reach Loch Coruisk and the boat to Elgol as a possible alternative summer route (make sure you have booked on the boat first). From Camasunary, the direct route to Sligachan goes north by the path up Srath na Creitheach, over the pass at only 85m at Lochan Dubha and down Glen Sligachan on the east side of the river to reach the Sligachan Hotel. Save it for a fine September day after a spell of dry weather – the midges will be fewer, the burns lower – … End location: Glen Brittle Hut (NG 412 215) the Sligachan Hotel is still a couple of miles to go On a fine day the views across the loch to the Cuillin are magnificent. Beyond there descend for about 2.5km by a path to join the main route between Camasunary and Sligachan near Lochan Dubha. The path must have been used by residents of these townships visiting their shieling sites annually and also by people visiting the townships for trade or communication purposes. Walking | Loch Coruisk circuit (access by boat) | Summary:Loch Coruisk, at the very heart of the Cuillin, is the most magnificent of all Scottish freshwater lochs. Glen Sligachan is one of the top walks in Scotland, Isles, Skye, United Kingdom, and one of the world's best walk, treks, hikes and climbs. looking across over Lochan Dubha. It seems off the beaten track so was very quiet. Skye Trail 5: Sligachan to Elgol The fifth stage of the Skye Trail follows remote Glen Sligachan to the beautiful bay at Camasunary where there is an MBA bothy. From Camasunary, the direct route to Sligachan goes north by the path up Srath na Creitheach, over the pass at only 85m at Lochan Dubha and down Glen Sligachan on the east side of the river to reach the Sligachan Hotel. Looking back there are truly magnificent views across the waters of Loch Scavaig to the Cuillin - often reckoned to be the finest coastal view in the British Isles. From here you can hike north through a glen to Sligachan (7 miles), or south along the coast to Elgol (4.5 miles). Loch Coruisk can be accessed via a long walk from Sligachan, or from Kilmarie or Elgol via the notorious 'bad step'. Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing? Finally, after years of talking about getting ourselves to Scotland and to visit Bell’s bothy in Camasunary, I met up with Daniel in Inverness in June 2017. Walk: Glen Sligachan, Isle of Skye. And the destination - the beach at Camasunary - is a very worthwhile objective for the trip. Natural Feature. Route: Sligachan to Camasunary Distance: 8.12m / 13.1km Profile: View Grade: Hard Fitness: High Time: 3-4 Hours OS MAP: 32 Route Data: GPX KML Riders: Dave Banks, Brian Gray Date: 02/10/2016 This old route between Elgol and Sligachan, along with the described variant via the Bad Step and Loch Coruisk, crosses land now mostly owned by the John Muir Trust. The Bad Step is reached where the path approaches a slabby rock buttress dropping sheer into Loch Scavaig. Skye is home to some beautiful natural views, but it’s not … This beautifully situated spot on the machair above Camus Fhionnairigh can also be reached from Kilmarie on the B8083 (NG545173) by a track across the Strathaird peninsula. To the left, and behind you, the islands of Soay, Canna, Eigg and Rum are all clear. Take great care on this section as walkers have fallen here. From the Sligachan Hotel cross the Dunvegan road and the old stone bridge, built by Thomas Telford and take the path up Glen Sligachan. A Long Walk on the Isle of Skye Information Pack ... 01471 844 338 for accommodation up to Sligachan or 01478 613000 after Sligachan Illness, Injuries or Delays If, due to illness, injury or the weather, you are unable to reach your next accommodation as See our description, photos and practical information for Camasunary and the Elgol Peninsula and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to find out why we think so! This alternative route takes you from Sligachan to Camasunary Bay, as well as the described Stage 6. Shortly after this, the path forks at a large cairn. Soon the path descends to the safety of the bay at the foot of Glen Scaladal. The path climbs a little across the hillside and crosses a stile over a wire fence. (1) Take the left path following the sign that reads "Camas Fhionnairigh, Sligeachan / Camasunary 3.1m, Sligachan 10.7m”. From here a vertiginous cliff path with fantastic views across the water to the Cuillin reaches Elgol which has a … The route leaves the main Elgol road at NG520138, near the top of the steep hill up from the pier. passing by the base of Marsco. From the harbour there are boat trips to Loch Coruisk and out to the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck. After the house there is a new open bothy (which replaces the old one on the far west side of the bay which is now a private house). There is a tea-shop on the left hand side. The path raises and drops as you pass over this first section. Beyond the Bad Step there are no difficulties; the path drops to sea-level and crosses a little promontory to reach the outflow of Loch Coruisk.The continuation to Sligachan does not cross the River Scavaig, but goes northeast up a rough path and slabs past Loch a’ Choire Riabhaich and over the Druim Hain ridge at about 310m. Sgurr na Stri (as seen below from near Camasunary bothy), the peak in the background, was my main target for the day. The only difficult part is where one has to scramble up a narrow ledge across a slab directly above the sea. and the other side of the valley passing by Sgurr Nan Gillean. Sligachan. Geographical area: Skye and Lochalsh Stage 5 - Glen Sligachan and Elgol. Sligachan to Camasunary. Photograph: Alamy. Isle of Skye Tourism ... and was quite blown away. (2) Take the small path between two fences with the sign that reads "Ceum gu Coir Uisge / Footpath to Coruisk”. There is no bridge and the crossing will be difficult, maybe impossible, if the river is full or the tide is high. The path drops down to sea-level at the foot of Glen Scaladal and continues just above the shore to Camasunary. Continue on the road signed for Glasnakille to reach the public toilets, community centre and shop. It’s much easier walking than the map suggests. A last challenge before reaching the beautiful Camasunary Bay was the river crossing. Camasunary and the Elgol Peninsula is one of the top walks in Scotland, Isles, Skye, United Kingdom, and one of the world's best walk, treks, hikes and climbs. Path along Glen Sligachan, narrow exposed cliff path to Elgol - great care needed as there have been serious accidents here. A much more interesting and scenic route goes west from Camasunary for 700m across the machair to the Abhainn Camas Fhionnairigh. Bla Bheinn (Blaven) dominates the view from here, its great western face looking unclimbable. This stage follows a sometimes wet path through wild and dramatic Glen Sligachan. Go down the path on the north side of the Allt a’ Mhaim and alongside the forest fence to reach the road in Glen Brittle. At the Campsite and Sligachan Hotel on the junction the road across the mountains to the west coast branches out, heading upwards and westwards though Glen Drynoch towards Dunvegan. Beyond the glen, the path climbs again to a similarly vertigo-inducing section, before leaving the edge of the cliffs and eventually emerging through a gate onto a path between two fences and then a lane at the top of Elgol village with a house on the left. Accessibility info: Suitable for pedestrians. Pass Loch an Athain on the right and then the much large Loch na Creitheach, keeping to the lower path near the loch. The bothy is maintained by volunteers from the Mountain Bothy Association; please help by carrying out any rubbish you find here, and always follow the bothy code when visiting. Once across this stream, continue along the path below the steep southern perimeter of Sgurr na Stri and round the Rubha Ban to Loch nan Leachd, an inner pool of Loch Scavaig. After the house and bothy follow the track to the bridge. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Scotland is under national lockdown. Day 4: (17th) Walk down Glen Sligachan. The most amazing walk and beach away from the tourist traps of the big sights. (1) Take the left path following the sign that reads "Camas Fhionnairigh, Sligeachan / Camasunary 3.1m, Sligachan 10.7m”. A much more interesting and scenic route goes west from Camasunary for 700m across the machair to the Abhainn Camas Fhionnairigh. There is an open bothy at Camasunary and it is possible to short cut the stage by following a rough track to Kilmarie from this point; it is also possible to camp wild here or at the foot of a glen further along the route. This was my absolute favourite day of our whole trip. There are fine views of Sgurr nan Gillean to the right, and the Red Hills and then Marsco to the left. Day 6: Day to explore the Isle of Raasay. Description (S/F) Reach Elgol and park near the harbour where there is a car park.From the car park walk road B8083. At this point you keep right now and walk to the south bank of the large Loch Coruisk, which flows into the sea here. (2) Take the small path between two fences with the sign that reads "Ceum gu Coir Uisge / Footpath to Coruisk”. To the left, and behind you, the islands of Soay, Canna, Eigg and Rum are all clear. (the other end mind) On this autumn trip I'd decided to see if I could make it a round trip by riding out through another valley and coming in from the Elgol area on the Camasunary … The path is gravel with regular puddles. Design & Hosting by Soon a gate is reached in the fence and one path goes through it to the left; continue straight on here, up a pitched section of path. 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